The “Activists of Austin” art show will have an opening reception May 2, 6-9pm at the Gallery Dojo in the Canopy Art Space (916 Springdale Rd).
The exhibit will be up for three weeks, with some community talks, drawing sessions and more during the month of May.
Shoutout to Gallery Dojo, who donating the space for this exhibit!
“Activists of Austin” is a project highlighting the incredible range of community care Austinites demonstrate through their organizing work.
The art show is led by artist Nina Jolly, who shares: “As a visual artist, with a love of portraiture and human connection, I have been looking for ways to use my visual art skills to help the fight for preserving and improving Democracy for all people. Also to build empathy for our shared humanity. I envisioned a portrait show matching local portrait artists with activists.
I hope this is uplifting for both the activists being truly seen and the artist seeing that amidst all the culture wars and inhumane policies carried out, there are warriors for the people staying strong. I hope for the public, who are disillusioned and scared by our fractures will see that beyond politicians and influencers, there are hidden heroes / heroines standing up.”